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Greek parliament approved early Monday a new austerity deal for a second bailout loans from EU and IMF creditors to avoid a full-scale default next month, Greek media reported.

Scuffles among protesters, police in Athens

Eurozone fails to agree to 2nd Greek bailouts

AL calls for joint UN-AL peacekeeping force for Syria
02-13 02:08

The Arab League Sunday called on the United Nations to form a joint UN-AL peacekeeping force for Syria, according to a resolution adopted by Arab foreign ministers in Cairo.

Fresh AL's plan to further fuel Syria's violence

AL's plan difficult to be realized in the short run

Iran to fully launch Fordo nuclear enrichment facility "soon": media
02-13 04:30

Informed sources in Tehran said Fordo nuclear enrichment facility will become fully operational over the next few days, the local Mehr news agency reported Sunday.

Iran's IRGC to stage new ground military drills

Iran marks 33rd anniversary of Islamic republic

Netanyahu says Abbas prefers Hamas, not peace
02-13 08:32

Netanyahu Sunday harshly criticized Abbas, accusing him of "turning his back on peace" after signing a reconciliation deal with Hamas.

Palestinian gov't to be formed in mid-Feb: Fatah

Doha declaration greeted with doubts

•	DR Congo air crash injures finance minister

•	"The Vow", with three other debuts rule box office

•	Wen urges economic reforms

•	Jordanians call for closure of Israeli embassy

•	Israelis develop malaria-fighting tobacco

•	Grammys gala to pay tribute to Whitney Houston

China >>

Chinese, Vietnamese FM hold talks

•	Drunken driver kills three in pileup in Shanghai

•	U.S. Town ready to welcome return of special guest

•	China to promote shale gas exploration

•	Premier Wen urges economic reforms

Opinion >>

For better Sino-US ties

•	Give workers their due

•	News Analysis: Arab League's plan for joint force difficult to be realized in the short run

•	Pakistan PM Gilani fate hangs in balance

•	Closer Sino-U.S. economic ties boon to both sides, global recovery

Entertainment >>

Pretty examinees for entrance exam of Beijing Film Academy

•	Grammy ceremony honors Whitney Houston with tribute

•	Silent movie dominates at British Academy film awards

•	In pictures: deceased music legend Whitney Houston

•	"The Vow", three other debuts rule North America box office

Odd News >>

Animals in pink

•	Life is full of coincidences

•	The most bizarre car ads. in history

•	When a sheep falls in love with a deer...

•	"Love" apples become hot products as Valentine's Day comes

World >>

AL calls for joint UN-AL peacekeeping force for Syria

•	Syria rejects Arab League propositions

•	Protesters surround the Maldives parliament demanding to release detained MP

•	Iran's IRGC to stage new ground military drills: TV

•	Montenegro requests NATO assistance to deal with snow storm

Culture & Edu >>

Drama "The First Valentine's Day of the World" staged at 9 Theatre in Beijing

•	3D painting of love

•	Adorable princesses of Emirate of Dubai

•	Baker St. 221b: Sherlock Holmes Museum

•	Time-honored ice cream parlor in Damascus, Syria

Sci & Tech >>

Sub vessel to attempt record-setting dive

•	CIA's website taken down by hackers: media

•	Iran to construct launch base for bigger satellites

•	Oracle to buy cloud-based software firm Taleo for 1.9 billion dollars

•	Apple to announce iPad 3 in early March: report

Travel >>

Everybody dance!

•	Singapore Airshow rides on Asia-Pacific travel demand growth

•	SWISS launches Beijing-Zurich flight

•	Swiss Int'l Airlines opens daily direct flight from Zurich to Beijing

•	Everybody dance!

Business >>

Greek parliament approves debt deal by large majority

•	News Analysis: China's trade slumps in January, faces grim export outlook

•	China's January new loans under estimates

•	Japan economy contracts annualized 2.3% in Q4 of 2011

•	S.Korean banks' long-term foreign borrowing surges in January

Sports >>

Hantuchova retains Pattaya Open title

•	NBA superstars and their luxurious cars

•	Real Madrid beat Levante to move 10 clear in Spain

•	Liverpool apologize to Man. United for handshake refusal

•	Shanxi snaps Guangdong's season-longest winning streak

Health >>

17 foods that help expel toxin

•	Israeli researchers develop Malaria-fighting tobacco

•	Red Bull off shelf over additive fears

•	South Africa, Swiss company to produce cheaper HIV drugs

•	Obama announces compromise on new birth control rule

Feature >>

Love on the cheap for Valentine's Day

•	Trick cyclist

•	Love links

•	Charity initiatives pick up amid warming cross-Strait ties

•	Chinese language attracts younger fans in small U.S.town

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Video >>

Chinese envoy Ma Zhaoxu visits Iran on nuclear talks

Protests continue in the Maldives

Violence continues in Homs

Riots in Greece over austerity measures

Syrian president receives new draft constitution

CIA chief to visit Seoul for DPRK talks

Biz China Weekly >>

Jan. 30 - Feb. 5

China may offer rescue funds to Europe, but has neither the intention nor the ability to buy up Europe, Premier Wen Jiabao stressed.

	Kaleidoscope: Police crack down on Porn globally

	U.S.singer Whitney Houston dies at 48

	Fancy stars' cover looks

	Winners of World Press Photo Contest 2011 announced

	Top 11 Chinese dream lovers for Valentine's Day

	Greek gov't approves debt deal

	Argentina, Britain spat over disputed islets

	NGOs case brings tension to Egyptian-U.S. ties

	CIA's website taken down by hackers: media

	Maldives to inquire into int'l allegation of coup